Bailadila to increase iron ore output

According to NMDC, the Bailadila sector in Chhattisgarh will contribute 64 per cent to its total iron ore production capacity by 2022. The company aims to increase the iron ore production capacity to 75 mtpa by FY2019 and 100 mtpa by FY2022. Of this, 64 mtpa will be obtained from Bailadila by 2021-22. The Bailadila sector has two iron ore mining complexes - Bacheli and Kirandul. While the company has commissioned 7 mtpa iron ore mine 11B at Bailadila at cost of Rs 607 crore, it is also setting up a 12 mtpa screening plant at a cost of Rs 951 crore to increase production at Kirandul. Contact: NMDC. Tel: 040-2353 8713-21. Website: www.nmdc.co.in